One-piece physical exercise garment for women that incorporates a bra, torso piece, and pant, has the appearance of multiple pieces of clothing, does not require adjustment as a result of the user moving or exercising, and can be put on or taken off by the user in a manner similar to a one-piece swimsuit

ABSTRACT

A one-piece garment for use in physical exercise that appears to be three separate pieces of clothing and permits movement without requiring the user to adjust the fit of the garment as a result of the user&#39;s movement. The top of the torso piece is affixed to a bra and the bottom of the torso piece is affixed to a waistband which is in turn affixed to a pant, in each case to assist with avoiding the need to adjust the garment during exercise or other movement while maintaining coverage of the abdomen and the rest of the torso. The user can put on or take the garment off with ease similar to that of a one-piece swimsuit. The garment does not require the use of uncomfortable protrusive fasteners and avoids the need for the skin-tight or excessively loose appearance of typical one-piece exercise garments.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/466,331, filed Mar. 2, 2017.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the field of physical exercise apparel. More particularly, the present invention relates to apparel used during physical exercise, such as yoga, that permits movement without requiring the wearer of the apparel to adjust, pull up, or pull down articles of clothing, while retaining the comfort and appearance of traditional non-one-piece exercise apparel.

A common issue with traditional physical exercise apparel is that it slides around while the wearer performs exercise moves. For example, pants can slide down, exposing the wearer's midriff. Shirts can slide up, exposing the wearer's midriff. To account for this sliding, the wearer must make adjustments while trying to continue to exercise, which can be distracting and uncomfortable.

One-piece exercise apparel exists that limits sliding and movement. One-piece exercise apparel currently available, however, has the limitation of often being skin-tight or loose and baggy and/or has a tendency to pull in undesirable places such as between the legs. Existing one-piece garments usually also lack the added convenience and functionality of a built-in bra.

Therefore, a great need exists in the field for one-piece physical exercise apparel that functions without adjustment from the wearer, particularly in regard to pants sliding down and shirts sliding up, but that retains the look and comfort of traditional exercise apparel (in addition to the convenience of a one-piece design). A further need exists that this physical exercise apparel not include any clasps, zippers, or similar protrusions that would impede on the wearer's comfort level when performing various exercises, including floor exercises.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a one-piece physical exercise garment with features that give the appearance of separate articles of clothing (torso piece, bra, and pant) common in traditional exercise apparel, but that is also capable of being worn through various movements while maintaining coverage of the wearer's midriff and preventing the need for clothing adjustments during exercise.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

While some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated and pictured as an example, the present invention is not limited by the figures and images presented.

FIG. 1 depicts the external front of one embodiment of the present invention with bra, torso piece, and pant. The figure illustrates that the waistband is made to look like it is part of the torso piece.

FIG. 2 depicts the external back of one embodiment of the present invention. The figure illustrates the criss-crossed elastic straps that allow for a wide opening to put on and remove the garment without the use of clasps, zippers, or similar protrusions.

FIG. 3 depicts the internal front of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts the internal back of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a magnified view of the right side of one embodiment of the present invention. The left side is identical to the right side. The view shows that all three elements—bra, torso piece, and pant—are connected without the use of a clasp, zipper, or similar protrusion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not meant to limit the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein have meanings as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

The present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the invention, and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments illustrated by the figures or described below. Furthermore, due to the nature of the present invention, specific measurements are variable and any measurements identified herein therefore do not limit the invention.

One embodiment of the present invention will now be described by referencing the drawings. FIG. 1 depicts the external front of the present invention. FIG. 1 illustrates how the present invention is designed to appear as three separate articles of clothing: a bra, a torso piece, and a pant. The torso piece (2) is attached to the bra (1) at the front neckline (2A), the torso piece is attached to the waistband (3) at the top of the waistband (3A), and the waistband is attached to the pant (4) at the bottom of the waistband (3B). Each element of the garment, including the bra, torso piece, and pant is sewn together to create a one-piece physical exercise garment. The torso piece (2) is gathered to clear elastic at the front neckline (2A) and at the top of the waistband (3A) with single needle, then layers are serged. The top of the waistband (3A) also uses elastic to allow for a snug fit around the waist. This eliminates typical one-piece garment issues of fabric between legs pulling uncomfortably when the top of the one-piece garment is stretched upward. The waistband structure along with the structure of the bra keep the garment securely in place when worn. The external fabric of the waistband helps give the appearance that the torso piece and pant are separate pieces. In FIG. 1 the outer panel of the waistband and the torso piece are the same fabric. The waistband and the torso piece do not have to exactly match to give the appearance that the torso piece and pant are separate garments.

FIG. 2 illustrates the external back view of one embodiment of the present invention. The torso piece (2) is attached to the bra (1) at the bottom of the bra (2B), to the waistband (3) at the top of the waistband (3A), and to the pant (4) at the bottom of the waistband (3B). The criss-crossed straps (1A) are comprised of fabric folded over elastic and then coverstitched. The straps are not fastened to each other, which allows for space for the wearer of the garment to step into and remove the garment without the use of clasps, zippers, or other protrusions.

FIG. 3 illustrates the internal view of the front of one embodiment of the present invention. The straps (1A) are serged into the neckline (1B). The bra elastic around the chest (1E) is exposed elastic. The exposed elastic around the chest allows for enough stretch to fit over the wearer's hips when putting on and removing the garment while also allowing for a tight enough fit around the chest to provide support when the garment is in use. For added stability in the bra (1), clear elastic is sewn in flat to the bra underarm (1D) and the lining is serged to the outer bra panel.

FIG. 4 is the internal view of the back of one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 the internal panel of fabric of the waistband (3C) is the same fabric as the pant (4). FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate that the external panel of the waistband (3) is the same fabric as the torso piece (2). The internal fabric of the waistband provides structure while the external fabric provides the appearance of being part of the torso piece.

FIG. 5 shows the right side of one embodiment of the present invention. The left side is not shown, but is the mirror image of the right side. The bra (1) and the torso piece (2) are not attached below the arm (2C). The exposed skin below the bra adds to the appearance of a separate bra and torso piece. The exposed skin below the bra also allows for more ease when putting on and removing the garment. The torso piece and bra are only connected at the front neckline (2A) and the bottom of the back of the bra (2B), allowing for more range of motion and ease of use.

The advantages of the present invention are numerous. Different implementations may yield one or more of the advantages described herein. One advantage of the present invention is that it stays in place during exercise or other movement without the need for adjustment by the wearer. Another advantage of the present invention is that it gives the appearance of separate garments and therefore could be more aesthetically appealing than the skin-tight or loose, baggy alternatives currently offered on the market. Another advantage is that the invention incorporates each piece of clothing traditionally required for a woman's exercise routine—a bra, torso piece, and pant.

Although construction of the present invention has been described herein with reference to preferred embodiments, it will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that other constructions may perform similar functions and/or achieve similar results. While the present invention has been described herein with no need of zippers, clasps or other protrusions, it is apparent that these types of bindings could be added to the garment for appearance and/or functionality. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise garment, comprising: a torso piece; a bra affixed to said torso piece by at least one fastening mechanism; an inner waistband panel and an outer waistband panel attached to form a waistband panel; and pant legs which are attached circumferentially to both the inner and outer waistband panels at the bottom of said panels.
 2. The exercise garment according to claim 1, wherein said torso piece is affixed to said bra by at least one fastening mechanism.
 3. The exercise garment according to claim 1, wherein said bra includes an elastic band circumferentially at the bottom of said bra.
 4. The exercise garment according to claim 3, wherein said bra includes elastic bands attached at the back of said bra and going over each of the user's shoulders to attach at the top of the front part of said bra.
 5. The exercise garment according to claim 4, wherein said elastic bands attached to said bra are not attached to one another.
 6. The exercise garment according to claim 2, wherein said torso piece is circumferentially affixed to the top of said waistband panel by at least one fastening mechanism.
 7. The exercise garment according to claim 1, wherein said waistband panel includes an elastic band circumferentially connected at the top of said waistband.
 8. The exercise garment according to claim 7, wherein the inner panel of said waistband is formed of compression fabric and not visible from the external view of said exercise garment.
 9. The exercise garment according to claim 1, wherein said torso piece is formed of synthetic, four-way stretch fabric. 